The student's conclusion that more force is required to pull heavier objects is supported by the data in the table. Each time the mass increases, the force required to pull the mass also increases proportionally. Here's what can be inferred from the data:
- When the mass is 5 kg, the force is 25 N.
- When the mass is doubled to 10 kg, the force is also doubled to 50 N.
- This pattern continues consistently through the data set.
This proportionality suggests a linear relationship where the force is directly proportional to mass. In physics, this behavior is expected according to Newton's second law of motion, which states that force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma). If the same acceleration is applied for each case (assuming the acceleration due to the spring scale is constant), the relationship between force and mass would be direct and linear.
Therefore, the correct response is:
B) There is a direct proportion between the mass and force listed in the table.